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The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-10
An Interesting Diagram.

From the Chicago Tribune fRep.)
Commence III the centre of the following
diagram and read in my direction and the
answer is the same, viz, James q Blaine.
The diagram may be read III more than
five hundred ways from the centre.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-10

The first question raj ed was to the
right of the convention to go into election
of officers. The chair ruled that it could
not. The annual meeting in last January
had provided for a meeting in December
on account of the probably iLclement
weather in January, and this meeting
could only be considered as an adjourned
meeting, to dispose of unfinished busI-
ness and to propose new business.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-10

They are of the very best quail
ity of Ilelvetia, a mixture of
silk and wool that is likely to
outwear two or three ordinary
Silk Umbrellas.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-10

We give a big share of space
to Books for young folks. Big
ger this year than ever before.
Better filled with better Books.
More and better for the old
folks, too. Your task will be
what to pick where SO much is
so good.
Book News is a key to the
choice of Books. 1t unlocks
the mysteryof every New Book.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-10

Among those present were the follow
ing gentlemen, well known in Baltimore
and in their respective counties: Henry
G. Hullowell, Allen Bowie Davis, E. G.
Gilpin, Arthur StabIer, w. E. Manlkee
and l.. IT, DGvaiI. of Montgomery C 'nnty;
ex Senator L NJ Allen. John Moo:es,
A. NJ Fulford, Benz. Silver, lr., }. p,
Silver, Garrett Amos and G. G. kin>ey,
of Hartford; II. S Cpudou, E. Noyes, d..
Il. c. Mackall and q w. Cruik,hank, OF
Cecil; G. T. Cockey, Samuel Nj. Price,
E. 5. Choate. c. Lyon Rogers, L H.
Painter, f. p. Paret, Fred'k Won kaptf,
VIM Fell johnson aud 5 G. Hurd. OF
Baltimore county; DR.. w W. Waring, of
Prince Georges; Jonn G. Chapman, OF
Charles; James T. Clarke and H. o
Devries. OF Howard; David Doid, OF
Queen Anne's; Gen. E l. F. Hardcastle
and Dr. | L. Adkins, of Talbot; I. Alex.
Seth. of the Maryland Agricultural and
Mechanical Association.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-10

A new lot Of 1000 Umbrel-
las. The best for the money
we have ever had
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-10

We stand behind every Seal
Skin Cloth garment we send
out-the cloth, the making, the
fit. There are humbugs, plenty
of them. The only safe way
is to buy Of the dealer whose
word you can trust. Our $50
and SIS Coats and Wraps are
the tip toppest IN every way,
but no truer in worth, work,
or finish than the ones for
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-10
THE QUESTION OF TAXATION.

The real business of the meeting, the
report of the committee on taxation, was
then considered. The chairman of the
committee, Senator elect Edward Stake,
of Washington county, was not present.
Secretary Sands read the bill through
and it was then taken up section bv Sec
ton. Some of those present We're OPP
posed to the main feature. the taxation
of mortgages. They worked hard to
defeat it by motions and couuter-motions
carrying the discussion over the recess
aud well toward the close Of the session.
wheo the committee report as adopted
with slight amendment affecting the
mortgage taxation question.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-10
Seal Cloth SURPRISES

Listers Real Seal Cloth Newrnarkets,
3D. ard 5s inches long, Tailor made,
Quilted Satin Lining, with Real
Seal Skin Trimmings, worth S6O,
$40 and $50. Our price, S35; man
uacturer'S loss.
Our special Lister Seal Cloth Coat,
Seal-iaced. S25.
Our celebrated Lister Seal Cloth Coat
Sl7.5O.
Our slecial Lister Seal Cloth Wraps.
Sl2, TIA. and $40.
Our celebrated Lister Seal Cloth
Wrap, Satin Lining, Seal Cloth
Trimmings. IS. So
Our celebrated l. Ster Seal Cloth
Jacket. Satin-ii lined SO.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-10

About half what you must pay
in some other stores for the
same values.
The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-10

26-inch natural handles, 81 So.
2s inch, natural handles, Sl.75.
26-lnch. silver and gold mOuntings. $500.
2s-inch, silver and gold mountings, S2.25.
The Meeker herald., 1887-10-29
oxonos n. HATHAWAY a 60.

Above brand on left hip and side. Far
narhs. seaarc cut In left ear. Hnnvr. white
ri,sr and vicinity Of Nc-kcr. .Po.iof'icc address,
Leaieiiic. or Neckcr. Colo.
The Meeker herald., 1887-10-29
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un ION shru rul'-f.
The Meeker herald., 1887-10-29
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~ right hip. Ear-msrk., crop on each car and
sit in left car. Horse brand ssk connected
IN lsft hip. Range. White river. Fo-toiicc
address. Mcekcr. Colorado.
The Meeker herald., 1887-10-29
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asirpai. Horse ursnd Circle On left .hous'
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river. Parachute and itoau creeks. f"-'"h'e"
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The Meeker herald., 1887-10-29
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The Meeker herald., 1887-10-29
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The Meeker herald., 1887-10-29

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The Meeker herald., 1887-10-29

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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18
Reckless Shooting.

a.. DIES MONIES, Ia, Aug. 13.-Constable
Potts yesterday afternoon served warrant.
upon Thomas Hardy in whose barn he had
found keg of beer. Hardy, who was.
talking with friend at the time, told the,
officer he would go with him in minute
but Potts insisted upon immediate ac-
auiesence. Hardy refused, whereupon
POTTS drew his revolver and fred three times
at him. One bullet penetrated the palm of
Hardy's hand; another took effect in his.
right side. The third bullet struck an in
nocent bystander named Ed. Work and
severely wounded him in the thigh
Hardy's wounds are dangerous. and may
prove fatal. Potts and co-laborer who
also drew a revolver were arrested.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18
Dedication of q Monument.

GETTYSBURG, Pa, Aug. 10.-The dedica-
ton of the monument of the Fifth Con-
necticut regiment occurred yesterday
morning. The monument is of polished
granite, and stands on Culp's hill, a short
distance from Spangler's spring. The ex-
ercises were as follows: A prayer by
Chaplain Winslov: welcome to the COM
rades by Colonel w. w. Parker; a poem
by Captain E. E. Marvin; an grafton by
Lieutenant-Colonel w. S. Cogswell: pre-
sentation of the monument to the Battle
field Memorial Association by John NJ
Krautz, secretary of the association. A
visit to the field was made in the after
noon, and a reception was held by the
regiment in the evening.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

SEVENTEEN persons were poisoned at
Pittsburgh, Pa, ON the 18th, by eating Gus.
tard into which some foreign substance
had found its way.
Now that the first excitement has worn
away it is found that the killed by the re-
cent terrible accident on the Toledo, Peoria
& Western road aggregate about eighty
and the wounded about one hundred, aside
from those whose injuries were not sufti-
GENTLY severe to prevent them continuing
their journey or returning to their homes
at once. 1t was bad enough in all con-
science.
SENATOR RIDDLEBERGER, who was sent
to jail by Judge Newman at Woodstock,
Va, for contempt of court, was released by
a mob of his partisans on the 18th.
THE English Government does not seem
to be able to make up it's mind as to the adj
visibility of proclaiming the Irish Ma
tional League.
PRINCE FERDINAND arrived at Rustchuk
on the 18th, and was received with salvos
of artillery backed by the enthusiasm of
the populace.
THE Irish people express considerable in
dignation at Mr.. Blaine's refusal of their
intended hospitality and his rather abrupt
departure from their shores.
A RUMoR was current in Glasgow, on the
18th, that the yacht Thistle had been lost,
but her owners profess to have no fears
for her safety.
THE Crown Prince of Germany will ex-
tend his stay in the Scotch highlands a
few weeks longer. The Crown Prince
Charles of Portugal and wife, Prince
Emanuel and Victor of Savoy, the Due d.
Orleans, the Due d. Chartres and several
other notables are also sojourning there.
THE King and Queen of SaXony, on the
18th, opened the international bakery ex-
hibition at Dresden. America is largely
represented among the exhibits.
MAYOR SMITH of Cincinnati, after living
a widower for thirteen years, was married
on the 18th to Miss Ida Sennett, much to
the chagrin of the .bridegroom's grown
children.
THE San Francisco Atd has opened a
subscription to aid in completing the fund
for the monument at New York to General
Grant.
AT the close of the week ended the 18th
the Detroits were still leading in the League
baseball championship series, with Chica-
go close ON their heels. The st. Louis
Browns continue to maintain their lead in
the Association, with the Louisvilles in
second place.
WIN. III. RoEMER, a clerk in the Water
bury Comm post-office, at one time q
wealthy operator on Wall street, New
York, and who has been quite prominent
in Waterbury church circles, has been
lodged in jail for abstracting letters from
the mails.
THE directors of the Boston Base Ball
Club promise to reward their players, in
the event of their winning the pennant,
with gold metal 10 each man of the
team,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18
Saved the Baby.

BEDFORD, Ind, Aug. 10.-A switch engine
was returning yesterday from the water.
tank. When within mile of town, as it
dashed out of Rector's Cut, to the horror of
all on board, they saw babe sitting in the
middle of the track. The engine was re-
versed and the brake put on, but this did
not check the speed. The engine slid along
the tracks. All shut their eyes and turned
their heads, except Jno. Wilder, brake.
man, who was on the front end. He crept
down on the pilot and reached his hand far
out ahead of the engine, and snatched the
baby from the track, amid the cheers and
applause of all the residents of that part of
town who saw it. The baby was the child
of Thomas Stotts, living near the track.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18
We{cope Rain.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Aug. "A special
to the Journal from Spencer, Wis, says
the forest fires which have been raging for
several days past We're extinguished by
copious rains last night, and the long
drought is broken. The town of Romes.
which " as entirely burned last year, was
again placed in imminent danger, and citi-
zens have been out fighting for a week
past. Indications point to more rain.
The Journals specials from different
points in the northern portion of the State
show that rain covered large territory,
and put out numerous fires, and there is no
further fear of repetition of the dis
astrous couflagration of last year.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18
Reechsr,s Possible SUCCESSOR.

NEW YORK, Aug. 12.-The Herdld's
Washington special says: An Indianapo-
lis gentleman, who reached the city last
night, says that it is not impossible that
Rev. Myron Reed, of Denver, may be SCI
lected by the congregation of Plymouth
Church, Brooklyn, as the successor of the
late Mr.. Beecher. Mr.. Reed formerly
preached at Indianapolis. He is fifty
years of age and quite as liberal in his
views as the late pastor of Plymouth. He
was nominated to Congress by the Col
orado Democrats last year, and, owing to
his personal popularity, nearly succeeded
in winning victory, notwithstanding
the State is Republican.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18
The Rice Crop Damaged.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Aug. 10.-Reports
received this morning from the freshets in
the rice districts indicate a total loss of
the crop on the Savannah river. This it is
estimated reduces the Carolina rice yield
to about half a crop. Twenty thousand
acres of rice are now under water in the
rice section of Georgia and
Carolina. In the rice district
around Charleston the crop is uninjured.
There will be no serious damage there
unless high easterly winds should set in
and back MP salt water on the plantations.
The river at Augusta was thirty-four feet
at seven O'Clock this morning. 1t has since
fallen slightly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

transferred to No. b.
Frank Mcdonald
was thirty-two years
of age and single. He
joined the depart
ment two years ago,
May 4, and was ap-
pointed a ladder man
on No. 6 truck. He
was an active, brave
fireman, though OPP
portunity had not
been given him for
any great feats.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

6 truck. He was the
best known fireman
in st. Louis, In 1877
he was a stonemason
and was appointed to
the Fire Department
after the Southern
Hotel fire. He orig.
mated the Pompier
Corps, invented the
belt used by the fire.
men and their seal
ing ladder, on which
he had letters patent.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

When the system proved success the
Chief gave Hoell permission to travel all
over the country teaching his system Of
life-saving. He was exceptionally active,
having been a turner in his youth, and
scaled buildings with ladder like cat.
He was married, was forty-three years
old and was the father of five children.
He served from 1877 to 1885 on the No. 8
truck at Seventh and Olive and was then
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

AE n N AN
was foreman of
No. 8 truck, and
was last night act
ing as assistant
chief, instead of
Finerty. He was
married, was about
forty years old,
and was a brave
fireman, with q
long record.
JAKE FELDTMAN,
who is among the
injured, was APP
pointed on No.
6 truck the same
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

VIM. Zimmerman, fireman No. % Conn
pany; left shoulder fractured: cuts on
scalp and neck; probably internal in
iuries; cuts about hands; arms burnt.
VIII probably die. Taken home.
James O'Brien, spectator; crushed
about head, chest and back. Probably
fatal. Taken to City Hospital.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

The French press advises the closest
possible alliance between France and Rus.
STA, because of the growing friendship be.
tween Germany and Italy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

IT was reported at Rustchuk on the 18th
that Prince Ferdinand had abandoned the
Journey to Bulgaria in consequence of Tur.
keys threat to occupy Bulgaria.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

PLEURo-PNEUMoNIA has been discovered
at Kings cattle-yards in Detroit, Mich
Over dozen cases now existing. Quaran.
tine will be instituted immediately.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

THE President gave reception on the
11th in the East room to three hundred
ladies and children from the Methodist
Episcopal Sunday school at Easton, Md.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

THE Union Labor convention at Roches-
ter, n. Y, on the 18th, declared itself on
the tariff and pauper immigration, nomi-
mated State ticket and adjourned.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

The French Patriotic League is arousing
strong anti-German feeling throughout
France, and hundreds Of new names are
added to the membership rolls daily.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18
NEWS AND NOTES,
4 Summary Of Important Events.

MEXICAN officials want the Governor or
Texas to surrender a criticising editor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

THE cost of silver bullion purchased
by the treasury for the coinage of
silver dollars during the fiscal year ended
June so, 1887, was 81, 563, 615, while the
cost of the bullion delivered on purchases
was 81, 649, 342. The cost of the silver bull
lion consumed in the dollar coinage during
the same period was $25, PA and the
number of silver dollars coined was $685.
266 S31.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

CHAs. WILLIAMS, who was confined in
the Jail of Logan County, w. Va, for the
murder of James Aldridge few days ago,
was taken from jail on the evening of the
9Th by citizens and hanged to a tree.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

Barney McKernan.
day Frank Mc-Don-
aid joined. He is
married, and has a
wife and one child.
He was especially act
i've last night, and,
like the others of his
company, was caught
in a place from which
there was no escape,
though he was more
fortunate than they.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

THE Order of Foresters, in session at Chi
cago, is convulsed over the question of
color in membership.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

FROM January 16, 1886, to July l, 1887
there were 265 Civil-Service appointments
made in the Interio: Department exclusive
of 81 transfers and one reinstatement. VI
this number "a were from Pennsylvania,
% from New York, 81 from Illinois, ID from
Indiana, II from Ohio. IL from Tennessee,
10 from Maryland and 10 from the District
of Columbia; Massachusetts,, s; Kentucky,
Iowa, Arkansas, Missouri, Virginia ana
wisconsin, each; Mississippi, Michigan
Alabama and Texas. 8 each.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

THE local committee on entertai nment of
the foreign guests to the Mexican con gress,
which assemblies in Washington Septem-
Der 8. has arranged an elaborate pro-
gramme, including an excursion to Wat
kins Glen and Niagara Falls.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

THE applications received at the Treas
ury Department to the sth for prepayment
of interest on registered bonds were as
follows: Four per cents, s., 46S ,250; IL
per cents, ST, 715 900, and Pacific railroad
bonds, SIS, 900: total S., $50 80
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

THE body of a colored girl, horribly mutt
lated. was found in the woods near Frank
lin. La, on the 10th. Her stepfather, Dan
Haskins, was suspected, and as he had fled
to the woods the citizens armed them
selves and finally captured him after
severely wounding him. He confessed
and asked to be hanged. The citizens
thought his request reasonable and there
fore granted it immediately.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

The Chinese of New York are soon to
have a fine new joss-house. The joss is
now being constructed in China and will
probably arrive next month. The joss at
the present josshouse, 202 Chatham
square, was destroyed by fire few weeks
ago, and enterprising Cinnamon deter
mined to purchase a new one, which would
surpass in splendor any former one.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

IT is not impossible that the Rev. Myron
Reed, of Denver, Col, may be selected by
the congregation of Plymouth Church,
Brooklyn, as the successor of the late Mr..
Beecher. Mr.. Reed formerly preached in
Indianapolis. He is fifty; years of age and
quite as liberal in his views as the late
pastor of Plymouth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

THE Grant Powder Works, located at
West Berkely, six miles from San Fran
cisco, across the bay, exploded on the 18th.
The force of the explosion was such that
windows along the battery front in the
city were smashed, and buildings through
out the entire business portion of the city
quivered to an extent that it was believed
the city had sustained heavy earthquake
shock.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

FRANCIS LAFLESHE, q full-blooded
Omaha Indian, who has been in the Indian
Office at Washington since 1881, has been
promoted by Acting Commissioner Upshur
from 81 900 to $1,000 position. LaFleshe
was educated at the mission school at an
Indian agency in Nebraska, and was ap-
pointed by Secretary Kirkwood to a $500
position. He has proved to be an efficient
clerk
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

PROBABLY the largest amount ever paid
to one pensioner at one payment by any
agency in the country was involved in a
case which was completed a few days ago.
The sum of S12,963 was awarded to Ed
mund Murrow, who during the war was a
member of Co. E, xty.ninth Pennsyl-
yania volunteers
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

COMPLETE returns of the Texas election,
received up to the night of the 10th, from
143 counties, show a majority of So, 161
against State prohibition. Twenty-three
counties show Prohibition majorities and
120 counties show anti majorities
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

OSCAR j. HARVEY, the forger, has been
put to work in the Albany penitentiary
under John /. West, the colored clerk in
the General Land Office, convicted of an
attempted criminal assault. West is boss
of the chair-making establishment in the
penitentiary.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

Ex-MAYoR WHEATON, of Detroit, Mich,
has begun three actions for damages for
$4,000 against R. o. Allen, Andrew Will
liams and w. N. Winfield, his alleged as
sailants, when he was whipped on the
charge of having insulted Mrs. Allen.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

A MEETING of the Cabinet was held at
the White House on the 18th. 1t was at
tended by Secretaries Bayard, Fairchild,
Whitney and Lamar. The financial situa-
ton and the Canadian fisheries question
were the principal subjects of discussion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

A SHELL was accidentally exploded in
the fort at Waxholm, Sweden, a COM
handing approach to Stockholm in the
Gulf of Bothnia, on the 18th. Nineteen
soldiers were killed on the spot and many
others, including three officers, were
LODI
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-08-18

GREAT excitement prevails in Elkhart,
Ind, and vicinity over disease that is de-
clared to be pleuro-pneumonia. Several
animals have died, and an examination of
their lungs indicates pleuro. The State
authorities have been telegraphed to visit
the locality Immediately.
THE steamship Australia arrived at San
Francisco from Honolulu on the 10th,
bringing advices from that kingdom down
to August 2. No disturbances of any char
acter reported. The new ministry are in
complete control and the chief interest
ceters in the first election under the new
constitution.